James Piechowski

James Piechowski, 40, who began tinkering with stained glass while a senior at St. Monica Catholic High School in Santa Monica, is today one of Los Angeles' premier stained-glass artists. At his Venice studio, he has created windows for dozens of local churches, hospitals and hundreds of private residences. Piechowski has even done a yoga studio. His larger-scale projects can cost more than $100,000. * What percentage of your work is for churches? Probably 75% is ecclesiastic.

James Piechowski, 40, who began tinkering with stained glass while a senior at St. Monica Catholic High School in Santa Monica, is today one of Los Angeles' premier stained-glass artists. At his Venice studio, he has created windows for dozens of local churches, hospitals and hundreds of private residences. Piechowski has even done a yoga studio. His larger-scale projects can cost more than $100,000. * What percentage of your work is for churches? Probably 75% is ecclesiastic.